Emirati University Student Mothers Post-Childbirth: Support Systems in the Home

Dickson, Martina; Tennant, Lilly

doi:10.1080/19407882.2018.1533479

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“…It is possible, then, that duties that were not expected of student mothers while they were outside of the home and studying on campus became an expectation during the pandemic. Supporting this idea, one UAEbased study showed that the presence of domestic help does not necessarily reduce the workload of student mothers in the home (Dickson & Tennant, 2019). Furthermore, almost a quarter of participants also reported working full or part-time in addition to their study, which added to the relative burden of their experience.…”

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“…The experience of faculty support for student-parents can often be variable (Dickson & Tennant, 2019;Ricco et al, 2008). However, research also indicates that studentparents can be more dedicated to their studies than non-parents (e.g., Thomas et al, 2012), andfaculty often perceive them to be resilient and self-reliant (Dickson, 2019).…”

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“…Student-parents maydevelop coping mechanisms such as optimal time management, peer support networks, and studying during times when their spouses and extended family can support them to enable them to progress with their studies (Dickson & Tennant, 2019;Kulp, 2020).…”

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University Student-parents’ Experiences in the UAE during COVID-19: Future Implications for Higher Education

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Hakmani

McMinn

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The COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020 and threw higher education institutions worldwide into a rapid transition from face-to-face to online learning modes. While students everywhere were grappling with the changes to their learning experiences, those with parenting responsibilities had additional pressures. This study investigated how university student-parents across the United Arab Emirates experienced the change, and their perceptions of the impact of COVID- 19 on their studies. One hundred seventy-five students responded to a questionnaire exploring domains such as their domestic set-up for study, levels of support from family and their institutions, and the situation’s impact on their learning, well-being, and peer and instructor interactions. It was found that while many students relished being more involved with their children’s online schoolwork, this caused tremendous strain for some. Many students had responsibility for at least one child beside them as they studied, leading to multiple distractions that affected their learning and ability to meet deadlines. While most students reported keeping up social support networks with peers, a majority also stated feeling less supported academically by peers and faculty. Many students also felt that their mental health and wellbeing had been diminished due to the situation. The implications of the findings to higher education are discussed.

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University Student-parents’ Experiences in the UAE during COVID-19: Future Implications for Higher Education

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“…This does not mean, of course, that the experience of student mothering is any less challenging for Gulf mothers. Research has shown that challenges faced by student mothers in the UAE include perceptions of lack of empathy or acknowledgment of their situation by faculty and administration, and pressure to continue to perform numerous social events and obligations which sometimes take precedence over university work (Dickson and Tennant, 2019). As stated previously, the pressures which student mothers face whilst in normal university settings might also be exacerbated by changing routine and geographical workplace, and perhaps also an increased responsibility and expectations of professionalism there.…”

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Student mothers’ experiences of workplace internship

Dickson

2019

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Purpose Within any vocational university degree, a placement in a workplace normally forms an integral part of developing professional skills and provides an opportunity for students to put into practice theoretical knowledge they have acquired through academic courses. For student mothers, keeping up with their studies whilst juggling their domestic responsibilities can become even more challenging than usual during work placements. This paper aims to document the narratives of ten student mothers who have been carrying out workplace internships in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Design/methodology/approach This paper uses qualitative methodology to explore, by interview, the experiences of student mothers undertaking a 12-week teaching internship during their final degree year. The study aimed to document the factors which have allowed the students to successfully complete their internships, as well as their comparative thoughts on the differences between college and workplace settings. An additional aim was to find out the student mothers’ own suggestions and advice to institutions, and to others in their situations, to optimize support and preparation prior to work placements. Findings It was found that while the student mothers experienced stresses such as arranging childcare, coping with different commutes and working schedule patterns, peers and school mentor teachers were an enormous source of support and empathy for the students. Supportive school mentors often influenced the students’ outcomes. Personal emotional reserves and intrinsic motivation were also key to success. Ways in which student mothers can be supported and retained by both workplaces and educational institutions are discussed. Originality/value The study of student mothers is unique both in its geographical context and in that the study looks specifically at both how they cope with the challenges of the workplace and how this is experienced differently to their normal lives at university.

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Gender Representation in STEM Departments in Higher Education Institutions in the UAE

Dickson

Harthi

2023

Gender in STEM Education in the Arab Gulf Countries

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Emirati University Student Mothers Post-Childbirth: Support Systems in the Home

Cited by 4 publications

References 18 publications

University Student-parents’ Experiences in the UAE during COVID-19: Future Implications for Higher Education

University Student-parents’ Experiences in the UAE during COVID-19: Future Implications for Higher Education

Student mothers’ experiences of workplace internship

Gender Representation in STEM Departments in Higher Education Institutions in the UAE

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